observational learning

noun

Learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people.

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vicarious learning
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Meanings

nounobservational learning (uncountable)
  1. uncountableLearning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people.

    Synonyms: vicarious learning

Synonyms & antonyms

nounLearning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people.

Similar
vicarious learning
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